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Carolina Paz

Carolina Paz, DVM MRCVS

Hi! I am Carolina Paz, a Veterinary Surgeon, as well as a mum, a wife, and an artist. I love my job and looking after others, especially geriatric patients "the oldies"....

Jennifer Macindoe, BVMS MRCVS

Jennifer Macindoe, BVMS MRCVS

Hello, I'm Jennifer! I qualified as a Veterinarian from Glasgow University in 2011 and went straight into mixed practice (cows/sheep, the lot!) for about 6 months before deciding my main interests were with cats and dogs, I've been very lucky to work in some beautiful areas of the UK including Edinburgh, Troon and the Lake District....

Pet Advice & News

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The environmental impact of pet ownership and how to reduce it

15/07/26

Here’s a surprising fact: a 10kg dog eating wet food creates 6,541kg of CO₂ emissions yearly. The same dog would generate just 828kg of CO₂ emissions when fed dry food instead. The dry pet food industry generates greenhouse gas emissions of 56 to 151 Mt CO₂, making it equal to the 60th highest-emitting country.

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Babesiosis in dogs: Critical symptoms British owners often miss

08/07/26

Babesiosis is a potentially fatal disease in dogs that is becoming an increasing concern across Britain, beyond animals that have travelled or been quarantined. The illness is caused by Babesia protozoal parasites, which are transmitted by infected ticks. Once inside the body, these parasites invade and destroy red blood cells, leading to serious complications such as anaemia, jaundice, organ failure, and, without prompt treatment, death.

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How to protect your pet in a fire

01/07/26

We would do everything we could to keep our families safe from the devastating impact of a fire. And we’d do exactly the same for our pets. So the question is: Are you doing enough to keep your pets protected in the event of a fire?

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